HP mt21 User Guide - Page 9

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Security

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Protecting the computer

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Using passwords

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Setting passwords in Windows

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Setting passwords in Computer Setup

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Managing a BIOS administrator password

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Entering a BIOS administrator password

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Using antivirus software

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Using

ﬁrewall

software

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Using an optional security cable (select products only)

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Maintenance

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Updating programs and drivers

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Cleaning your computer

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Cleaning procedures

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Cleaning the display

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Cleaning the sides or cover

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Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)

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Traveling with or shipping your computer

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Backup and recovery information

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Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start

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Using Computer Setup

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Starting Computer Setup

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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

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Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

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Updating the BIOS

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Determining the BIOS version

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Downloading a BIOS update

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Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt

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TPM BIOS settings (select products only)

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Using HP Sure Start (select products only)

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Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device

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Speciﬁcations

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Input power

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Operating environment

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Section	Page
Welcome	11
Finding information	12
Components	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right	15
Left	17
Display	18
Keyboard area	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader	22
Special keys	23
Action keys	24
Bottom	25
Labels	26
Network connections	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Wireless button	27
Operating system controls	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	28
Using GPS (select products only)	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	29
Connecting Bluetooth devices	29
Connecting to a wired network	29
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)	29
Navigating the screen	31
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures	31
Tap	31
Two-finger pinch zoom	32
Two-finger slide (TouchPad only)	32
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	32
Four-finger tap (TouchPad only)	32
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad only)	33
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	34
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	34
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	34
Entertainment features	35
Using a camera (select products only)	35
Using audio	35
Connecting speakers	35
Connecting headphones	35
Connecting headsets	36
Using sound settings	36
Using video	36
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	36
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)	37
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	38
Setting up HDMI audio	39
Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport	39
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)	40
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub)	40
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	40
Managing power	42
Using Sleep	42
Initiating and exiting Sleep	42
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	42
Using the Power icon and Power Options	43
Running on battery power	43
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	43
Displaying battery charge	44
Conserving battery power	44
Identifying low battery levels	44
Resolving a low battery level	45
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	45
Factory-sealed battery	45
Running on external power	45
Security	47
Protecting the computer	47
Using passwords	47
Setting passwords in Windows	48
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	48
Managing a BIOS administrator password	48
Entering a BIOS administrator password	50
Using antivirus software	50
Using firewall software	50
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	51
Maintenance	52
Updating programs and drivers	52
Cleaning your computer	52
Cleaning procedures	52
Cleaning the display	53
Cleaning the sides or cover	53
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	53
Traveling with or shipping your computer	53
Backup and recovery information	55
Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start	56
Using Computer Setup	56
Starting Computer Setup	56
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	56
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	56
Updating the BIOS	57
Determining the BIOS version	57
Downloading a BIOS update	58
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt	58
TPM BIOS settings (select products only)	59
Using HP Sure Start (select products only)	59
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	60
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	61
Specifications	62
Input power	62
Operating environment	62
Electrostatic Discharge	63
Accessibility	64
Supported assistive technologies	64
Contacting support	64

HP mt21 User Guide - Page 9

Security, Maintenance, Backup and recovery information, Computer Setup BIOS, TPM, and HP Sure Start

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